Daylight savings time is coming up on March 13, so although our tech generally takes care of changing our clocks for us, our bodies might still struggle with our new sleep schedule. The good news is that during Spring, we get an extra hour of sleep in the morning! The bad news, of course, is we have to go to bed an hour earlier than usual. So in the spirit of waking up refreshed this weekend, we thought we'd share some of the best teas for sleep, in order of preference. Hopefully, this will help you get a little help where you need it most: going to bed at night.
#10: Pink Moon Celestial Sun Brew Herbal Tea
While not a sleep tea per say, this calming and gorgeous tea option actually does quadruple duty as a tea, facial steam, hydrosol, and hair rinse! This fact on its own is pretty fun, but the tea itself is also delicious. Featuring rose buds, lemon peel, and holy basil, it makes for a beauty-supporting self-care tool. The only reason it didn't make it higher on our list is because it doesn't contain the ingredients insomniacs need for sleep, like valerian and melatonin.
#9: Yogi Bedtime Tea
Another option you can probably find at your local supermarket, Yogi Bedtime Tea ticks the boxes of being delicious, affordable, calming, soothing, and certified organic. Like some other go-to picks, its main downside is that it doesn't contain valerian or melatonin, which are the most evidenced-based sleep-supporting ingredients. But did we mention it's only $5? ($5 for 16 sachets)
#8: Sakara Sleep Tea
Next up on our list is Sleep Tea from Sakara. If you aren't already familiar with Sakara's meal delivery subscription, check it out: It's a simply gorgeous food service (and not a budget-friendly one!) beloved by the likes of Instagram models and lifestyle gurus. Their teas aren't any less beautiful or high-quality... crafted with valerian, catnip (which is known for its calming properties in humans!), passionflower, and lavender, Sleep Tea has a great blend of soothing ingredients and science-backed sleep supporters. The only real downside is the price. ($20 for 20 sachets)
#7: Full Leaf Tea Co.'s Organic Sleeping TranquiliTea
Coming in at no. 7, Full Leaf Tea Co.'s Organic Sleeping TranquilTea is a fantastic tea option. If you're looking for something high-quality and organic, it's a perfect fit, and it comes packed with calming ingredients like rooibos, peppermint, chamomile, and valerian, which has been shown in studies to help improve sleep. ($15 for 30 servings)
#6: Rebecca's Herbs Bedtime Blend Tea
Our no. 6 pick is amazing for its ingredients alone (calming catnip, organic lemon balm, skullcap, and lavender) but one of the reasons we love it is because its a woman-owned indie brand founded by Rebecca Luna. They also have an apothecary (both in person and online) full of botanicals, salves, and sundries for health and healing. This particular tea supports sleep with its calming ingredients and comes in compostable packaging.
#5: Homestead Apothecary Dream Time
Another loose-leaf tea option, Homestead Apothecary's Dream Time tea is as pretty to look at as it is delicious to drink. It earned a favorable ranking on our list because it contains mugwort, an herb (not safe for pregnancy, fyi!) that's said to help stimulate dreams with its metaphysical properties. That said, the blend — while beautiful — doesn't contain valerian or melatonin. However, it does include lavender, hops, chamomile, and California poppy for a tasty and relaxing blend. ($36 for 8 ounces)
#4: David's Tea Mother's Little Helper
David's Tea offers the best of both worlds: Their tea is high-quality and loose-leaf (or in sachets, if you prefer!), but still affordable and easy to find. Their Mother's Little Helper tea — which is great for everyone, not just moms — helps support r&r with valerian, chamomile, lemongrass, hibiscus, and peppermint. ($12 for 2.4 ounces, or $9 for 15 sachets)
#3: Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Extra
You'll find that our top three picks have the winning combination of affordability, availability, and science-supported sleep-inducing ingredients. No. 3 certainly fits that bill, chamomile, valerian, spearmint, and lemongrass, and easy access all around the US. ($23 for 6 packs of 20 sachets)
#2: Twinnings of London Sleep+
Our next pick brings in a superstar ingredient that's one of the best natural sleep aids around: melatonin! This naturally occurring sleep aid is infused in a blend of chamomile, cinnamon, and vanilla, for an ultra-calming and sleep-promoting cuppa. ($24 for 6 packs of 16 sachets)
#1: Celestial Seasonings Tea Well Organic Sleep
Earning our no. 1 spot for its affordability, effectiveness, and organic ingredients is Celestial Seasoning's Tea Well Sleep tea with melatonin. Another stand-out for its effective ingredient list, this accessible tea is flavored with organic chamomile and catnip, making it a crowd-pleasing blend sure to help you on your journey to dreamland. ($18 for 6 packs of 12 sachets)
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